Account Director- Fashion Client (Pod Lead) Job at Movement Strategy in New York

Overview Movement Strategy is seeking a strategic, client-facing Pod Lead with a background in either account management or brand strategy to oversee a key fashion client pod. The role combines relationship-building, creative execution, and operational oversight to lead integrated teams in social-first work that drives results. Reporting to the Group Lead, the Pod Lead ensures clarity across workstreams, partners with department leads, and drives campaign performance from brief through execution. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the fashion industry, social media marketing, digital advertising, and integrated campaigns, with leadership skills to foster collaboration across teams. The Pod Lead serves as the primary link between client business goals, the Group Lead, and the POD team’s capabilities, ensuring alignment, innovation, and efficiency. A BIT ABOUT US Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. We lead brand social channels for clients like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more, delivering award-winning social-centric work that drives growth. We operate with remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, spanning across the United States. Our team values collaboration, innovation, diverse perspectives, and professional growth through continuous learning and development. Key Focus Areas Pod Performance Drive client business strategy, KPIs, and measurement framework. Develop a deep understanding of all POD functions (creative, influencer, data, strategy, and account management/PM). Serve as the final decision-maker for all client work. Uphold best-in-class creative output and excellence for the POD. Balance creative excellence with operational discipline. Set POD priorities and oversee project delivery and timeline management across all POD workstreams. Own POD performance reporting and ensure accountability for results. Implement operational rigor to optimize resource management, workflow efficiency, and process improvements. Client Experience & Relationship Management Lead client experience throughout the full business/project cycle. Centralize day-to-day client communication and relationship management. Manage client input briefs and ensure accurate routing and execution. Own and manage the Scope of Work (SOW) process. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between POD, Group Lead, and COEs. Step into or source coverage for cross-functional responsibilities as needed. Creative Integrity & Excellence Identify challenges and proactively find solutions to maintain work integrity. Review and approve all deliverables to meet accuracy and excellence standards. Foster agency-wide collaboration across disciplines to maintain POD integrity. Identify opportunities for internal centers of excellence to enhance performance, processes, and quality standards (including COEs such as process & delivery, production & design, business operation, innovation & technology, new business & growth, operations, ideation & storytelling, platforms, people & culture). Oversee workflow optimization and process implementation to ensure efficient performance. Support burn reports and utilization reviews, flagging resource needs or fluctuations. Oversee high-level budgets, vendor spend, and campaign investments. Experience 7-10+ years in social media marketing, digital advertising, or integrated marketing with expertise in full-funnel social campaigns across paid, organic, influencer, and content marketing. 4+ years in leadership roles, managing cross-functional teams (social strategy, creative, influencer, paid media, data, and community engagement). Proven ability to drive client business strategy and ensure social-first KPIs, audience insights, and measurement frameworks are embedded into execution. Deep understanding of platform algorithms, performance marketing, and content engagement strategies. Strong experience in social media-driven brand storytelling aligned with client objectives. Expertise in operational rigor, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within the POD. Experience managing senior-level client relationships, overseeing social roadmaps, campaign execution, and long-term growth strategies. Financial management experience including budget oversight, media spend allocation, and efficiency tracking (burn reports, utilization, OOP). Able to adapt to crisis management, change leadership, and evolving industry shifts. Experience with Asana or similar project management tools. Ideal Qualities High-Energy & Driven – Passionate, curious, and confident with a strong desire to learn and lead. Strategic Relationship Builder – Skilled at navigating client relationships and internal dynamics with foresight. Excellent Communicator – Clear, concise, and adaptable, able to present confidently. Proactive & Solution-Oriented – Self-starter who identifies and acts on opportunities. Digital & Social Enthusiast – Passionate about the space with a drive to innovate. Leadership & Influence – Builds strong relationships, leads teams, and drives client success. Collaborative & Inclusive – Fosters a diverse, open, and supportive team environment. Culture Contributor – Supports colleagues, creates a positive workplace, and mentors others. Vision & Growth Mindset – Aligns teams with business goals and drives improvement. Operational & Business Acumen – Strong problem-solving and efficiency skills. Change Management & Resilience – Navigates change and stays focused on goals. Benefits & Perks Movement Strategy supports remote work with access to WeWork locations nationwide. We recruit primarily in California, Colorado, and New York. We offer a diverse benefits package with carriers that support employees and their families. 100% employer contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental 401K with company match Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance & AD&D Fully-Remote Agency Unlimited Paid Time Off Take-As-You-Need PTO Take-As-You-Need Mental Health Days Minimum 10 days off per year 11 Company Paid Holidays 3 Summer Fridays – fully off Week-Long Winter Agency Closure Education support New Business Referral Bonus Movement Journey Program – stipend for personal growth Health & Wellness Program WeWork Membership DEI Committees and Employee Resource Groups Salary & Compensation Pay Range: $110k-$160k annually, depending on experience. In compliance with local/state law, compensation varies by location, responsibility level, experience, and qualifications. Additional rewards may include bonuses and incentives. Movement Strategy strives for pay equity. Equal Opportunity Employer Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from historically marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Movement Strategy is seeking a strategic, client-facing Pod Lead with a background in account management or brand strategy . The role combines relationship-building, creative execution, and operational oversight to lead integrated teams in social-first work that drives results . The Pod Lead serves as the primary link between client business goals, the Group Lead, and the POD team’s capabilities . The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the fashion industry, social media marketing, digital advertising, and integrated campaigns . En Español: Pod Lead busca un líder estratégico orientado al cliente con antecedentes en la gestión de cuentas o estrategia de marca para supervisar una plataforma clave de clientes de moda. El papel combina el desarrollo de relaciones, ejecución creativa y supervisión operativa para liderar equipos integrados en trabajo social primero que impulse resultados. Informando al líder del grupo, pod lead asegura claridad a través de los flujos de trabajo, socios con líderes departamentales e impulsa el rendimiento de la campaña desde breve hasta su ejecución. Desarrollar una comprensión profunda de todas las funciones del POD (creativo, influyente, datos, estrategia y gestión de cuentas/PM). Servir como el encargado final de tomar decisiones para todo el trabajo del cliente. Mantener la mejor producción creativa en su clase y excelencia para el POD. Equilibrar la excellencia creativa con la disciplina operativa. Establecer prioridades del POd y supervisar la entrega del proyecto y la administración de líneas de tiempo a través de todos los flujos de trabajo de POD . Proporcionar informes sobre el rendimiento delPOD y garantizar la rendición de cuenta de resultados. Implementar un rigor operacional para optimizar la gestión de recursos, eficiencia del flujo de trabajo y mejora de procesos. Experiencia del Cliente & Gestión de Relaciones Revisar la experiencia del cliente durante todo el ciclo de negocio / proyecto. Centrarse en la comunicación diaria del cliente y la relación de gestión. Administrar breves entradas de clientes y asegurar la ejecución exacta. Propiciar y gestionar los estándares de alcance del proceso de trabajo (SOW) Proceso de trabajo. Facilitar la integración entre la fuente de trabajo, el grupo de apoyo e integrar la calidad de funcionamiento de la agencia o mantener sus competencias para encontrar soluciones e integrarse en toda la colaboración. Identificar oportunidades para centros internos de excelencia para mejorar el rendimiento, los procesos y los estándares de calidad (incluyendo COEs como proceso & entrega, producción & diseño, operación empresarial, innovación & tecnología, nuevo negocio & crecimiento, operaciones, ideación & narración de historias, plataformas, personas & cultura). Supervisar la optimización del flujo de trabajo e implementación de procesos para garantizar un rendimiento eficiente. Apoyar a quemar informes y revisiones de utilización, señalar las necesidades o fluctuaciones de recursos. Supervivir presupuestos de alto nivel, gastos de proveedores y inversiones en campañas. Experiencia de 7-10+ años en marketing de redes sociales, publicidad digital o marketing integrado con experiencia en campaña social integral a través de relaciones personales pagadas, orgánicas, influencers y marketing de contenido. 4 años en roles de liderazgo, gestión de equipos transversales (estrategia de creatividad social, campaña de mercadotecnia a largo plazo, medios de comunicación, KPI), capacidad para gestionar estrategias ejecutivas de clientes senior y asegurar el compromiso con las plataformas sociales. Experiencia en gestión financiera que incluye supervisión presupuestaria, asignación de gastos mediáticos y seguimiento de la eficiencia (reportes de quemaduras, utilización, OOP). Capaz de adaptarse a la gestión de crisis, el liderazgo cambiante y los cambios evolutivos de la industria. experiencia con Asana o herramientas similares de administración de proyectos. Calidades ideales Alta Energía y Impulsado Pasión, curiosidad y confianza con un fuerte deseo de aprender y liderar. Creador de relaciones estratégicas Habilidad para navegar por las relaciones de clientes y dinámicas internas con previsión. Excelente comunicador Claros, conciso y adaptable, capaz de presentar con seguridad. Proactivo & Solución orientada Empleo autónomo que identifica y actúa sobre oportunidades. Ofrecemos un paquete de beneficios diversos con operadores que apoyan a los empleados y sus familias. 100% contribución del empleador para la salud (plan básico), visión y odontología 401K con combinación de empresa Seguro de vida por discapacidad corta y larga duración & AD&D Agencia totalmente remota Ilimitado tiempo pagado fuera Take-As-You-Need PTO Tome-as-you-need Salud mental Días mínimos 10 días libres al año 11 Fiestas pagadas de compañía 3 Viernes veraniegas completo off Semana-Longa agencia de invierno Cierre Educación apoyo Nuevo Programa de Movimiento de bonificación de referencia empresarial Viaje estipendio para el crecimiento personal Programas DEI Comitía de Trabajo y Grupo de Recursos de Empleados Rango salario y compensación: $110k $160k anualmente, dependiendo de la experiencia. En cumplimiento de las leyes de remuneración/estado, Variaciones por ubicación del empresario, nivel de responsabilidad, calificaciones estratégicas, aplicaciones adicionales e incentivos.